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Danny0990

Hi,

i dont know any networkers and posting on any forums is really frustrating and nerve wrecking when you have a question that needs answering. i dont have any right now, but i was thinking about it during my study break and dont want to hit a brick wall with my exam being 3 days away.

would anyone mind pm'ing or posting their MSN address?
i'd be pleased as punch


-Dan

giterrell

That seems like an odd thing to say since you posted in a forum to tell us that.......

The people on this site are really good about responding.

Danny0990

giterrell wrote: »

That seems like an odd thing to say since you posted in a forum to tell us that.......

The people on this site are really good about responding.

im looking for on the spot help if i have a question or having trouble with something, as opposed to sitting in front of the monitor constantly refreshing the page for an answer, i get edgy like that

blackninja

Danny0990 wrote: »

im looking for on the spot help if i have a question or having trouble with something, as opposed to sitting in front of the monitor constantly refreshing the page for an answer, i get edgy like that

If you ask a question then who ever is online at the time will try and answer it. But you may have to wait an hour or two as I know my boss growls at me for having the forum open at work

But good things come to those who wait and we have a great set of guys here, right up to CCIE level, all (well most) with a great sense of humour.

Welcome to the forum.

giterrell

blackninja wrote: »

If you ask a question then who ever is online at the time will try and answer it. But you may have to wait an hour or two as I know my boss growls at me for having the forum open at work

But good things come to those who wait and we have a great set of guys here, right up to CCIE level, all (well most) with a great sense of humour.

Welcome to the forum.

well said. there is also a search feature where most of the answers to your questions can be found while you're waiting.

Danny0990

appreciate the welcome, folks


exam is tomorrow, i'd like to know how many questions they give and how much time i have, anyone know?

laidbackfreak

Danny0990 wrote: »

exam is tomorrow, i'd like to know how many questions they give and how much time i have, anyone know?

assuming your doing the single exam :-
http://tinyurl.com/b8vgf7
75 minutes (45-55 questions)

else :-
http://tinyurl.com/lyp87c
90 minutes (40-50 questions)

Danny0990

much obliged, doggy

couple questions, with vLans, how would you go about with assigning VTP domains?

2nd, what is the difference between switchport mode access and switchport mode trunk?

captobvious

Configuring VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP)

Switchport Mode

Danny0990

anyone have a **** sheet for a routers configuration register values or a good way of remembering them?

i can never grasp it

please and thanks!

mikej412

Danny0990 wrote: »

couple questions, with vLans, how would you go about with assigning VTP domains?

2nd, what is the difference between switchport mode access and switchport mode trunk?

What have you been using to study?

Bl8ckr0uter

Danny0990 wrote: »

anyone have a **** sheet for a routers configuration register values or a good way of remembering them?

i can never grasp it

please and thanks!

Use of the Configuration Register on All Cisco Routers - Cisco Systems

Danny0990

mikej412 wrote: »

What have you been using to study?

Boson, why?


thanks for the link

mikej412

Danny0990 wrote: »

Boson, why?

What books did you read? Odom? Todd's Sybex book?

The questions you are asking are basic and should have been covered in any reasonable CCNA book.

And hands on practice with real hardware (or even a simulator) to do a password recovery lab would teach you the couple register values you need to know.

If you seriously don't know how to configure VTP or the difference between an access port and a trunk port -- and your exam is tomorrow?!?! -- you may want to consider putting off your exam until you do.

Danny0990

yeah, i know what you're saying

im pretty solid in routing protocols, WAN, CLI

i was weak in LAN, though

but i've balanced the scale, just have a few things im unsure of


author of book is Richard Deal

Danny0990

well, since getting my CCNA i haven't been able to decide which CCNA specialization i want to nail first

any suggestions? what's on demand?

GAngel

Danny0990 wrote: »

well, since getting my CCNA i haven't been able to decide which CCNA specialization i want to nail first

any suggestions? what's on demand?

That depends on what peaks your interest and what jobs are available in your area. Try a job search to see what employers are looking for in your city.

mikej412

Danny0990 wrote: »

since getting my CCNA

Congratulations!!

Danny0990 wrote: »

what's on demand?

The CCNA:Voice may open some doors -- you could be the guy running out to branch offices installing the UC520s for a Cisco Business Partner. You might even get to configure them once you show that you "know your stuff." The lab cost is going to be higher than CCNA:Security.

The CCNA:Wireless is another one that could open some doors -- but unless you actually spend $$$$$ (<-- big bucks) on a lab you probably won't have the hands on skills to be useful to a Business Partner (unless there is a partner specialization that requires a CCNA:Wireless Certified employee).

The CCNA:Security is probably the easiest (and cheapest to "lab up") of the CCNA Specializations. While the CCNA:Security may not open that many doors by itself, Security is a good skill to have and a good buzzword for your resume. Plus you could probably knock it out while you figure out and build a lab for one (or both) of the other 2 CCNA Specializations.

Danny0990

any personal recommendations on books for VoIP?